Court of Common Pleas of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Adjournments
- For cause shown, the Chair may grant one continuance without leave of court if the request is unopposed and made at least two business days before the scheduled arbitration.
Document Format Requirements15 rules
Identification sheets must follow Appendix A's format and be printed single-sided on good-quality white letter-size paper with one-inch side margins.
- Margins
- Left 1 inch; Right 1 inch
- Paper size
- Letter
Court's wording
The first page of any pleading or other filing shall be an identification sheet setting forth the items of information specified below and typed according to the format presented in Appendix A. (2) It shall be printed on the front side of good quality white paper, 81/2 inches x 11 inches in size. (3) The side margins shall be one inch in width.
(2) The lettering shall be printed in 12 point font and the typewritten lines shall be double-spaced except for quotations, which may be single-spaced.
- Font size
- 12 points
- Line spacing
- Double
(3) The side margins shall be one inch in width.
- Margins
- Left 1 inch; Right 1 inch
(1) Pleadings and other documents filed in any Court shall be prepared on one side of good quality white paper, 8112 inches x 11 inches in size.
- Paper size
- Letter
Attachments, supporting documents, and exhibits must be on letter-size paper when filed; smaller or larger documents should be reproduced at that size if possible.
- Paper size
- Letter
Formatting
- •Smaller documents shall be reproduced on letter-size paper if possible
- •Larger documents shall be reduced and reproduced on letter-size paper if possible
Court's wording
(4) All attachments, supporting documents and exhibits shall be on 81/2 inch x 11 inch paper at the time of filing with the Prothonotary. (i) A smaller document shall be reproduced, if possible, on 81/2 inch x 11 paper. (ii) A larger document shall be reduced and reproduced, if possible on 8112 inch x 11 inch paper.
(2) Cloth tape is prohibited and shall not be used to cover the staple or metal fastener.
Formatting
- •Do not use cloth tape to cover the staple or metal fastener
(3) "Biuebacks", Certification Strips or any other forms of backings are prohibited and shall not be used.
Formatting
- •Do not use "Biuebacks", Certification Strips, or any other forms of backings
Documents must be fastened at the top left with one staple, or with a metal fastener at the top if too thick to staple; binder clips are not allowed.
- Binding
- Stapled
Formatting
- •A binder clip may not be used
Court's wording
(1) Every document must be attached only at the top left corner of the pages with one staple or, if the document is too thick for a staple, then at the top of the pages with a metal fastener (not a binder clip).
(4) The Prothonotary shall not accept for filing any pleading or other document which does not comply with the above requirements.
Unless otherwise authorized by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, all motions shall be in writing.
in substantially the form provided in Rule L3251 and Pa.R.C.P. 3251.
For the specified execution, the judgment creditor-landlord must file a writ of execution with the Prothonotary that substantially follows Rule L3252 and Pa.R.C.P. 3252.
Court's wording
To execute on a judgment by means of attachment of personal earnings of a judgment debtor-tenant to recover damages awarded to a landlord for a residential lease, the judgment creditor-landlord shall file with the Prothonotary a writ of execution in substantially the form provided in Rule L3252 and Pa.R.C.P. 3252.
The Praecipe to Place Case at Issue shall be in substantially the same form as set forth in Appendix A.
The Notice to Complete Discovery and Dispositive Motions shall be in substantially the same form as set forth in Appendix B.
The award shall dispose of all claims for relief and be substantially in the form provided by the Prothonotary.
- Arbitration award
Formatting
- •The award must be substantially in the form provided by the Prothonotary
Document Filing Requirements109 rules
A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE ORDER IS ATTACHED.
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
The Petitioner has attached the Criminal Record/Abuse History Verification form required pursuant to Pa.R.Civ.P. 1915.3-2.
A verification concerning criminal records or abuse history must be filed by the initial in-person contact with the Court or within 30 days after service of the initiating pleading, whichever occurs first.
Court's wording
You must file with the Court a verification regarding any criminal record or abuse history regarding you and any member of your household at the initial in-person contact with the Court (including, but not limited to, a conference with a conference officer or Judge or conciliation) or within thirty days of service of the initiating pleading, whichever occurs first.
The Confidential Information Form must be completed and filed with the filing of a Petition for Modification of a Custody Order.
Use only the initial and age of the minor child(ren), do not use the minor child(ren)’s full name(s) or date(s) of birth.
Pursuant to Pa.R.Civ.P. 1915.3-2, when filing a Complaint for Custody or a Petition for Modification of a Custody Order, the plaintiff or petitioner shall complete, sign and file a Criminal Record/Abuse History Verification Form for the party and any member of that party’s household.
If the filing party does not have an attorney, the Entry of Appearance as Self-Represented Party must be fully completed, including both parties’ addresses.
File a modification petition only if a custody action already exists; otherwise, file a Complaint for Custody.
Court's wording
The Petition for Modification of a Custody Order shall only be filed if there is an existing custody action. If there is not an existing custody action involving the minor child(ren), a Complaint for Custody should be filed.
No transcript shall be commenced or completed unless it is requested in writing in strict compliance to Pa.R.J.A. 5000.5.
The request shall specifically designate the notes of testimony to be transcribed.
Where necessary, an order of court granting the request shall accompany the request in filing and service.
The first page of any pleading or other filing shall be an identification sheet setting forth the items of information specified below and typed according to the format presented in Appendix A.
The identification sheet must provide the court name, party names, case type, and assigned docket number in the specified positions and capitalization; a filer with a previous filing may use an appropriate, obvious shortened caption.
Court's wording
(4) The information required includes: (i) Typed in capital letters from left to right "IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF LAWRENCE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA." (ii) Typed in capital letters on the left side of center the complete names of all parties; if the party filing the attached pleading has made a previous filing, an appropriate and obvious shortened caption may be used. (iii) Typed in appropriate upper and lower case except where otherwise indicated, on the right side of center on separate lines (A) The specific type of case, i.e., CIVIL, FAMILY, DOMESTIC RELATIONS, or ORPHAN'S COURT; (B) The docket number, if assigned;
The listed filing information and completed statements must be included.
Court's wording
(C) The code and case classification as adopted and provided by the Prothonotary; (D) The name of the pleading; (E) The completed statement "Filed on behalf of (party's name, party's relationship to case)."; and (F) The completed statement, "Counsel of Record: __________ (attorney's name and Pa. identification number, firm name, firm number, address and telephone number)."
Uncontested motions, with a proposed order, shall be presented to the Office of the District Court Administrator during the court's normal business hours.
- Document
- Uncontested motion
Must include
- •Proposed order
The moving party or counsel shall certify by a certificate attached to the motion that timely written notice to all other parties of the motion, proposed order, and date and time of presentation, have been provided and includes the date and manner of notice, and that the motion is uncontested.
A discovery motion must include a certificate signed by moving counsel stating that the required conference occurred and giving its exact time and place.
- Document
- Discovery motion
Must include
- •Certificate of conference
Court's wording
Any motion relating to discovery must be accompanied by a certificate signed by counsel for the moving party certifying that counsel has conferred telephonically or in person with opposing counsel and any unrepresented party with respect to each matter set forth in the discovery motion and was unable to resolve the differences which exist. The certificate shall set forth the exact time and place of the conference or consultation.
Note: Contested motions requiring more than 10 minutes for argument shall be presented as an uncontested motion for argument and the certification shall include the estimated length of the time required for argument.
If any party requests the court to review written legal authority, such authority must be presented to the court at the time the motion is presented.
Ex parte and emergency motions shall not be considered unless the court is satisfied that immediate and substantial injury will be sustained by the moving party before notice can be effectuated. In such a case, the nature of the matter and a description of the immediate and substantial injury, which will be sustained if the notice required under these Rules would be provided, shall be set forth in the motion.
No contested motion or discovery motion may be presented unless counsel for the moving party has certified, by a certificate attached to the motion, that a copy of the motion and written notice of the date and time of presentation were provided to all opposing counsel and unrepresented parties at least two (2) business days before presentation of the motion unless consented to by opposing party or counsel in writing.
If opposing counsel fails to respond or refuses to cooperate, moving counsel must provide an alternate certificate describing that refusal, supporting circumstances, and efforts to obtain compliance.
- Document
- Discovery motion
Must include
- •Certificate of conference
Court's wording
Where counsel for the moving party cannot furnish the required certificate because opposing counsel has failed to respond or refused to cooperate, counsel shall furnish an alternate certificate stating that opposing counsel has refused to so meet or confer and stating such other facts and circumstances supporting the absence of the required certificate and the moving party's counsel's efforts to obtain compliance by opposing counsel.
Contested motions and discovery motions must include all written legal authority relied upon, either in the motion or attached to it.
Court's wording
All contested motions and discovery motions served upon opposing counsel and/or unrepresented parties shall include, either in the body of the motion or attached to the motion, all written legal authority upon which the moving party relies in support of the motion.
(i) The form of certificate for an uncontested motion shall be substantially in the form provided in Appendix A to this rule.
(ii) The form of certificate for a contested motion shall be substantially in the form provided in Appendix B to this rule.
The certificate shall include the date and manner in which notice was provided. As used in this Rule, written notice shall include a facsimile transmission. The court shall not entertain any motion that does not include a certification, as required by this Rule, and a proposed order.
- Document
- Motion
Must include
- •Proposed order
(iii) The form of certificate for a discovery motion shall be substantially in the form provided in Appendix C to this rule.
Every motion must include a proposed order containing the specified language assigning service of the order to the Prothonotary.
- Document
- Motion
Must include
- •Proposed order
Court's wording
All motions shall include a proposed order, which shall contain the following language: "The Prothonotary shall be responsible for properly serving a copy of this order upon all counsel of record and unrepresented parties to this action, in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. No. 236 and Rule L236."
(i) If the moving party desires oral argument, the moving party shall file a Praecipe for argument concurrently with the filing of the motion, at which time the District Court Administrator shall forward the praecipe to the court, which shall schedule argument;
The court shall schedule oral argument only upon praecipe filed with the prothonotary, with a copy of the face sheet served on the District Court Administrator in accordance with the following schedule:
A motion requesting a proceeding date must state the estimated time, determined after consultation with opposing counsel, and specify the date, time, and manner of that consultation.
Court's wording
The moving party shall also include in the motion the estimated time required for the proceeding. The estimated time shall be determined only after consultation with opposing counsel, and the moving party shall specify the date, time and manner of consultation in any motion requesting a date for a proceeding.
Upon the court scheduling oral argument in accordance with Rule L211(b)(2)(i) or Rule L211 (b) (2) (ii), the court shall include a briefing schedule in its order.
The praecipe shall state the date and time of the scheduled argument.
The Appendix A certificate form certifies forwarding a copy of the proposed order and presentation notice to counsel and certifies that the motion is uncontested.
Court's wording
I, Attorney , counsel for the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ,certify, pursuant to Rule L211 (a)(2), that a true and correct copy of the attached _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ,proposed order and notice of the date and time of presentation were forwarded to counsel for the via _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ on 20___. I further certify that this motion is uncontested.
The conciliation conference statement must include the specified factual, damages, tort-option, expert-report, settlement, and negotiation information.
Court's wording
The conciliation conference statement shall include the following: (1) A brief narrative setting forth the factual basis supporting the claim or defense. (2) An itemized statement of each component of the claim for damages, including medical, hospital, dental and other health care expenses, a calculation of lost earnings and impairment of earning power, together with the basis therefore. The statement shall also include a calculation of the portion of the expenses or damages that are recoverable. (3) If applicable, whether the plaintiff has selected the limited or full tort liability option for an automobile insurance case. If a limited tort option applies, a statement to support eligibility for recovery of non-economic damages shall be included. (4) A copy of any experts' written reports (See Pa.R.C.P. 4003.5) shall be attached to the conciliation conference statement. It is contemplated by this Rule that all defense medical examinations shall have been completed and a written report thereof made available to the court and opposing counsel with the defendant's conciliation conference statement. (5) The plaintiff's settlement demand and the defendant's offer. (6) Detailed statement describing negotiations that have taken place to date.
All requests to be excused shall be by formal motion or petition setting forth all reasons for the request.
A praecipe to place a case at issue must include the moving party’s certification that the notice was filed and served on all parties at least 90 days earlier.
Court's wording
No Praecipe to Place Case at Issue shall be filed unless the moving party also certifies that a Notice to Complete Discovery and Dispositive Motions has been filed and served upon all parties at least 90 days prior to the filing of a Praecipe to Place Case at Issue.
Civil cases shall be placed on the list for trial by the filing of a Praecipe to Place Case at Issue.
The pretrial statement shall contain all items described in Pa.R.C.P. 212.2 and the following:
A list of all exhibits which a party intends to use at trial. The party listing an exhibit shall be under no obligation to produce or offer that exhibit at the time of trial. The pretrial statement shall indicate the parties' agreement or disagreement as to the authenticity and admissibility of each exhibit.
- Document
- Pretrial statement
Must include
- •Exhibit list
A detailed statement of any unusual questions of law or evidentiary issues, motions in limine or motions for sanctions, together with a legal memorandum in support of that party's position.
All proposed points for charge together with a citation to authority if the proposed points are not the same as those set forth in the PA Suggested Standard Civil Jury Instructions. A party's proposed points for charge may be amended or supplemented provided it does not delay the trial.
A list of all proposed voir dire questions. A party's proposed voir dire questions may be amended or supplemented provided it does not delay the trial.
Each party remains under a continuing obligation to supplement their pretrial statement up to the time of trial.
A list of all objections appearing in depositions of expert witnesses, if depositions have been taken.
By this Rule, all requests to be excused shall be by formal motion or petition setting forth all reasons for the request.
The moving party shall attach to the order for transcript a completed request for transcript form prescribed and provided by the court.
Motions for post-trial relief shall be filed with the Prothonotary together with an order for transcript directing that designated portions of the record be transcribed as provided by Pa.R.C.P. 227.3 and identifying the responsible court stenographer(s).
A party seeking a 12-member jury must include a written demand in its original pretrial statement.
Court's wording
In cases to be tried by jury, trial shall be by a 12-member jury, if written demand is filed with the court by any party as part of that party's original pretrial statement filed in accordance with Pa.R.C. P. 212.2 and Rule L212 prior to the scheduled trial.
Every notice of a praecipe to enter judgment by default for failure to plead must include the listed Office of Lawyer Referral contact information.
Court's wording
The notice of every praecipe to enter judgment by default for failure to plead shall include the following name and address of the office from which the defendant can receive information about obtaining the services of a lawyer and getting legal help: Office of Lawyer Referral Third Floor Lawrence County Government Center 430 Court Street New Castle, PA 161 01 (724) 656-1921
Every notice of a praecipe to enter judgment of non pros for failure to file a complaint must include the listed Office of Lawyer Referral contact information.
Court's wording
The notice of every praecipe to enter judgment of non pros for failure to file a complaint shall include the following name and address of the office from which the plaintiff can receive information about obtaining the services of a lawyer and getting legal help: Office of Lawyer Referral Third Floor Lawrence County Government Center 430 Court Street New Castle, PA 16101 (724) 656-1921
The transmitting body must accompany the record with a certificate that it is complete, includes a full transcript, and complies with the applicable statutory record-creation provision.
Court's wording
When the record is transmitted, the municipal hearing board, local agency or equivalent body shall accompany the record with a certificate certifying that the record transmitted is complete, including a full transcript, and in accord with the statutory provision regarding the creation of a record before the board, agency or body.
In cases in which evidence is received by the court pursuant to subsection (a)(2)(i) of this Rule, after the close of the evidentiary proceedings, all parties shall submit proposed findings of fact to the court along with their respective briefs on the merits of the appeal in accordance with a schedule fixed by the court.
A name-change petition must state the petitioner's intent and reason, current residence, and residence history for the five years before filing.
Court's wording
The petition must set forth the following: - (1) The petitioner's desire and intention to change his or her name; - (2) The petitioner's reason for seeking a change of name; - (3) The petitioner's current residence; and - (4) The petitioner's residence or residence for and during the five years prior to the time of the filing of the petition.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The verification is due at the initial in-person contact with the Court or within 30 days after service of the initiating pleading, whichever occurs first.
You must file with the Court a verification regarding any criminal record or abuse history regarding you and any member of your household at the initial in-person contact with the Court (including, but not limited to, a conference with a conference officer or Judge or conciliation) or within thirty days of service of the initiating pleading, whichever occurs first.
Page 3 | ORDER OF COURT – PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF A CUSTODY ORDER
Failure to pay the transcript fee in full within seven days after notice results in a rule to show cause why the party should not be held in contempt.
(c) Failure of the party to pay the fee in full within seven (7) days of receiving notice shall result in a rule being issued to show cause why the party failing to timely pay should not be held in contempt of court for failing to comply with this Local Rule of Judicial Administration, which shall be incorporated by reference in all orders of court directing that a transcript be prepared under Rule L5000.5.
Page 7 | Rule L5000.11 DELIVERY OF TRANSCRIPT; PAYMENT OF BALANCE
The transcript balance is due within seven days after the completion notice.
(b) Once the party ordering the transcript is notified of the transcript's completion, the party shall pay the balance due and owing within seven (7) days of the notice of completion, except where the Commonwealth or a sub-division thereof is liable for the fee.
Page 7 | Rule L5000.11 DELIVERY OF TRANSCRIPT; PAYMENT OF BALANCE
Uncontested motions must be presented to the Office of the District Court Administrator during normal business hours.
Uncontested motions, with a proposed order, shall be presented to the Office of the District Court Administrator during the court's normal business hours.
Page 16 | Rule L211(a)(2)
praecipe for argument within 10 days of being served with the motion, at which time the District Court Administrator shall forward the praecipe to the court, which shall schedule argument;
praecipe for argument within 10 days of being served with the motion, at which time the District Court Administrator shall forward the praecipe to the court, which shall schedule argument;
Page 21 | Rule L211(b)(2)
Each party must file a conciliation conference statement at least ten days before the conference.
At least ten (10) days prior to the conciliation conference, each party shall file and serve upon opposing counsel, and any unrepresented party, a conciliation conference statement.
Page 25 | Rule L212(c)
Discovery and dispositive motions must be filed within the 90-day period unless the court enlarges it.
All discovery and dispositive motions must be filed within the 90-day period unless enlarged by the court.
Page 27 | Rule L212.1(b)(6)
The notice must be filed and served on all parties at least 90 days before the praecipe is filed.
No Praecipe to Place Case at Issue shall be filed unless the moving party also certifies that a Notice to Complete Discovery and Dispositive Motions has been filed and served upon all parties at least 90 days prior to the filing of a Praecipe to Place Case at Issue.
Page 27 | Rule L212.1(b)(2)
Outstanding discovery must be completed and dispositive motions filed within 90 days after the notice.
You are required to complete all outstanding discovery and file all dispositive motions within the 90-day period
Page 29 | APPENDIX B
Every party must file and serve a pretrial statement at least 10 days before the pretrial conference.
At least 10 days prior to the pretrial conference, every party shall file and serve upon opposing counsel and any unrepresented party a pretrial statement.
Page 30 | Rule L212.2 PRETRIAL STATEMENT
The written demand for a 12-member jury must be filed before the scheduled trial.
In cases to be tried by jury, trial shall be by a 12-member jury, if written demand is filed with the court by any party as part of that party's original pretrial statement filed in accordance with Pa.R.C. P. 212.2 and Rule L212 prior to the scheduled trial.
Page 32 | Rule L220 SIX-MEMBER JURY IN CIVIL CASES
If only a writ of summons has been filed, a complaint must be filed within 20 days after the statement of intent to proceed is filed or the court orders reinstatement.
(i) If only a writ of summons has been filed, a complaint must be filed within 20 days of either the date of filing the statement of intent to proceed or the court's order reinstating the case as an active case.
Page 34 | Rule L230.2(e)(2)(i)
In cases with closed pleadings, a praecipe to place the case at issue must be filed within 30 days after discovery closes or, if dispositive motions are timely filed, after the court disposes of them.
(iii) A praecipe to place the case at issue shall be filed within 30 days after discovery is closed or following the court's disposition of all dispositive motions, if any dispositive motions are timely filed.
Page 34 | Rule L230.2(e)(1)(iii)
In cases with pleadings not closed, all dispositive motions must be filed within 30 days of the discovery-completion deadline.
(iv) All dispositive motions shall be filed within 30 days of the deadline for completion of discovery.
Page 34 | Rule L230.2(e)(2)(iv)
If a complaint has been filed, preliminary objections or an answer must be filed within 20 days after the statement of intent to proceed is filed or the court orders reinstatement.
(ii) If a complaint has been filed, then preliminary objections or an answer to the complaint must be filed within 20 days of either the date of filing the statement of intent to proceed or the court's order reinstating the case as an active case.
Page 34 | Rule L230.2(e)(2)(ii)
In cases with closed pleadings, all dispositive motions must be filed within 30 days after the discovery-completion deadline.
(ii) All dispositive motions shall be filed within 30 days after the deadline for completion of discovery.
Page 34 | Rule L230.2(e)(1)(ii)
File the praecipe to place the case at issue within 30 days after discovery closes or, if dispositive motions were timely filed, after the court disposes of them.
A praecipe to place the case at issue shall be filed within 30 days after discovery is closed or following the court's disposition of all dispositive motions, if any dispositive motions are timely filed.
Page 35 | Rule L230.2
Upon filing the appeal, the Prothonotary must immediately issue a writ of certiorari.
Upon the filing of the appeal, the Prothonotary shall immediately issue a writ of certiorari and properly serve it on the municipal hearing board or local agency equivalent body from which the appeal was taken directing the board, agency or body to transmit a copy of the record required to be established by the board, agency or body in hearing the matter and issuing a decision, within 20 days of notice of the writ.
Page 37 | Rule L300(a)(2)
A party seeking to present additional evidence must present a motion during motion court within 10 days after the court schedules argument and sets a briefing schedule.
In the event that a party desires to present additional evidence, a motion indicating the reasons therefor shall be presented to the court, during motion court in accordance with Rule L211 (a), within 10 days after the court schedules argument and sets a briefing schedule.
Page 38 | Rule L300(b)(2)
If the court finds the record incomplete and orders its completion, the board, agency, or equivalent body must transmit a complete record within 20 days of the order.
If the court determines that the transmitted record is incomplete, it shall order the municipal hearing board, local agency or equivalent body to transmit a complete record within 20 days of the order, with the order enforceable by contempt of court, remand the case to the board, agency or body with directions to complete the record or schedule a de novo evidentiary hearing.
Page 38 | Rule L300(b)(1)
All parties of record must file a pre-hearing statement no later than 10 days before the pre-hearing conference.
(a) All parties of record shall file a pre-hearing statement no later than 10 days prior to the pre-hearing conference.
Page 40 | Rule L310.2 REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENT AND TAX EXEMPTION APPEALS - PRE-HEARING STATEMENT AND CONFERENCE
If the case is settled, withdrawn, or otherwise terminated, the parties must notify all appointed arbitrators and file a Praecipe to Discontinue more than two business days before the scheduled hearing.
If a case is settled, withdrawn, or otherwise terminated by or between the parties, the parties must, more than two (2) business days before the scheduled arbitration hearing date, so notify all arbitrators appointed for the case and file a Praecipe to Discontinue the action of record.
Page 53 | Rule L1306 ARBITRATION - AWARD
The Chair must file the signed award with the Prothonotary immediately after it is signed.
The award shall be filed with the Prothonotary by the Chair of the Board of Arbitrators immediately after it is signed.
Page 53 | Rule L1306 ARBITRATION - AWARD
Plaintiff's counsel must file proof of deposit with the Prothonotary or Clerk of the Orphans' Court within 30 days after entry of the deposit order.
Plaintiff's counsel shall be responsible for filing a Proof of Deposit with the Prothonotary or Clerk of the Orphans' Court within 30 days of the entry of an order directing the deposit of funds.
Page 57 | Proof of Deposit
A praecipe for writ of execution may not be presented to or accepted by the Prothonotary until the judgment is final.
No praecipe for writ of execution shall be presented to or be accepted by the Prothonotary until the judgment is final by operation of law or otherwise.
Page 58 | Rule L3103 — Commencement. Issuance
The hearing must be scheduled between one and three months after the petition is filed.
The hearing on the petition will be scheduled for a date not less than one month or more than three months after the date of the filing of the petition.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Procedure for Name Change
For ordered transcripts not required for a pretrial proceeding or trial, completion is due within a reasonable time determined by the President Judge.
In cases not involving a transcript required for a pretrial proceeding or for a trial, all ordered transcripts shall be completed within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the President Judge.
Page 6 | Rule L5000.9 DEADLINE FOR DELIVERY OF TRANSCRIPT
The court reporter must notify the requesting party of transcript completion within two days.
(a) Upon completion of the transcript, the court reporter shall notify the party requesting the transcript within two (2) days of its completion.
Page 7 | Rule L5000.11 DELIVERY OF TRANSCRIPT; PAYMENT OF BALANCE
Opposing counsel may object within the prescribed 10-day period and request transcription of additional, lesser, or different portions of the record.
Within the 10-day prescribed time period under Pa.R.C.P. 227.3, opposing counsel may present an objection, in accordance with Rule L211 (a), requesting that an additional, lesser, or different portion of the record be transcribed.
Page 32 | Rule 227.1 POST-TRIAL RELIEF
Counsel should submit any additional voir dire to the court at least 10 days before jury selection.
If counsel desire any additional voir dire, it should be submitted to the court at least 10 days prior to jury selection.
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After pleadings close, any party may file a Praecipe to Appoint Arbitrators to place the case on the Arbitration List.
After the pleadings are closed, any party may place the case on the Arbitration List by filing a Praecipe to Appoint Arbitrators with the Prothonotary.
Page 50 | Rule L1303 — Arbitration—Notice
The Board must make the award promptly after the hearing ends, including authorized and warranted costs, interest, and attorney fees.
The Board of Arbitrators shall make an award, including costs, interest, and attorney fees if authorized by law and are warranted, promptly upon termination of the hearing.
Page 53 | Rule L1306 ARBITRATION - AWARD
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Serve the specified filed documents and a blank verification form on the opposing party by personal service or first-class and restricted-delivery certified mail, then file a certificate of service.
The filing party must serve a copy of the filed Petition for Modification of a Custody Order, the filed Criminal Record/Abuse History Verification Form, and a blank Criminal Record/Abuse History Verification Form (for the defendant to complete and file) upon the opposing party in accordance with Pa.R.Civ.P. 1930.4 by (1) personal service; or (2) first class mail and certified mail, restricted delivery. A certificate of service must be filed with the Prothonotary’s Office following proper service.
Page 1 | ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS: SERVICE
When necessary, the court order granting a transcript request must accompany the request when served.
Where necessary, an order of court granting the request shall accompany the request in filing and service.
Page 6 | Rule L5000.5 REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPTS
For an uncontested motion, the moving party or counsel must provide timely written notice to all other parties of the motion, proposed order, and presentation date and time.
The moving party or counsel shall certify by a certificate attached to the motion that timely written notice to all other parties of the motion, proposed order, and date and time of presentation, have been provided and includes the date and manner of notice, and that the motion is uncontested.
Page 16 | Rule L211(a)(2)
The court will not consider a contested motion unless notice has been provided to opposing counsel as required by the referenced subdivision.
No contested motion shall be considered by the court unless notice to opposing counsel has been provided in conformity with subdivision (a)(?) of this Rule.
Page 16 | Rule L211(a)(3)
A continuance motion requires written notice to all parties before it is presented.
Except as otherwise provided in Rule L1304 regarding compulsory arbitration cases, any motion for continuance, whether contested or uncontested, shall be presented to the Office of the District Court Administrator during normal business hours following written notice to all parties.
Page 18 | (6) Continuances
The motion and written notice of its presentation date and time must be provided to opposing counsel and unrepresented parties at least two business days before presentation, unless the opposing party or counsel consents in writing.
No contested motion or discovery motion may be presented unless counsel for the moving party has certified, by a certificate attached to the motion, that a copy of the motion and written notice of the date and time of presentation were provided to all opposing counsel and unrepresented parties at least two (2) business days before presentation of the motion unless consented to by opposing party or counsel in writing.
Page 18 | (7) Notice and Certification
The moving party must serve the motion and any proposed order on all counsel of record and unrepresented parties.
The moving party shall be responsible for serving copies of the motion and any proposed order upon all counsel of record and unrepresented parties.
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A copy of the face sheet accompanying the praecipe must be served on the District Court Administrator.
The court shall schedule oral argument only upon praecipe filed with the prothonotary, with a copy of the face sheet served on the District Court Administrator in accordance with the following schedule:
Page 20 | Oral Argument
Each party must serve the conciliation conference statement on opposing counsel and any unrepresented party at least ten days before the conference.
At least ten (10) days prior to the conciliation conference, each party shall file and serve upon opposing counsel, and any unrepresented party, a conciliation conference statement.
Page 25 | Rule L212(c)
The notice must be served on all parties at least 90 days before the praecipe is filed.
No Praecipe to Place Case at Issue shall be filed unless the moving party also certifies that a Notice to Complete Discovery and Dispositive Motions has been filed and served upon all parties at least 90 days prior to the filing of a Praecipe to Place Case at Issue.
Page 27 | Rule L212.1(b)(2)
When filing the praecipe, the moving party must serve a copy on the District Court Administrator, after which the case is placed on the general trial list.
Upon filing of a Praecipe to Place Case at Issue, the moving party shall serve a copy thereof upon the District Court Administrator, at which time the case shall be placed on the general trial list.
Page 27 | Rule L212.1(b)(7)
The praecipe’s certification states that the notice was served on all counsel of record and any unrepresented party by first-class United States mail.
I hereby certify that I have served a copy of a Notice to Complete Discovery and Dispositive Motions upon all counsel of record and any unrepresented party by First Class , United States Mail on
Page 28 | Appendix A
Every party must serve the pretrial statement on opposing counsel and any unrepresented party at least 10 days before the pretrial conference.
At least 10 days prior to the pretrial conference, every party shall file and serve upon opposing counsel and any unrepresented party a pretrial statement.
Page 30 | Rule L212.2 PRETRIAL STATEMENT
Copies of all such exhibits shall be served on opposing counsel or unrepresented parties with the pretrial statement.
Copies of all such exhibits shall be served on opposing counsel or unrepresented parties with the pretrial statement.
Page 30 | Rule L212.2 PRETRIAL STATEMENT
The moving party must serve the motion face sheet, transcript order, and transcript request form on the District Court Administrator and responsible stenographer or stenographers.
The moving party shall serve a copy of the face sheet of the motion for post-trial relief, order for transcript, and request for transcript form upon the District Court Administrator and responsible court stenographer(s).
Page 32 | Rule 227.1 POST-TRIAL RELIEF
The Prothonotary is responsible for serving all orders, decrees, and judgments in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 236.
The Prothonotary, in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 236, shall be responsible for serving all orders, decrees, and judgments.
Page 35 | Rule L236
After original service of process, the Prothonotary must serve orders, decrees, and judgments by ordinary first-class mail or facsimile transmission in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 236(d).
After original service of process, all orders, decrees and judgments served by the Prothonotary shall be served by ordinary first class mail or via facsimile transmission in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 236(d).
Page 35 | Rule L236
The board, agency, or equivalent body must serve a copy of the certificate on the District Court Administrator.
A copy of the certificate shall be served by the board, agency or body upon the District Court Administrator.
Page 37 | Rule L300(a)(3)
The Prothonotary must serve the writ of certiorari on the board, agency, or equivalent body from which the appeal was taken.
Upon the filing of the appeal, the Prothonotary shall immediately issue a writ of certiorari and properly serve it on the municipal hearing board or local agency equivalent body from which the appeal was taken directing the board, agency or body to transmit a copy of the record required to be established by the board, agency or body in hearing the matter and issuing a decision, within 20 days of notice of the writ.
Page 37 | Rule L300(a)(2)
When filing a statutory appeal, the appellant must serve a copy on the District Court Administrator.
When an appeal from a decision of a municipal hearing board, local agency, or equivalent body is filed, the appellant shall serve a copy of the appeal upon the District Court Administrator.
Page 37 | Rule L300(a)(1)
(c) The petition shall have attached a proposed preliminary order, which shall provide: (4) That within five (5) days from the date ofthe preliminary order, appellant shall serve a copy of the petition and the Prothonotary shall serve a copy of the preliminary order upon the Board of Assessment Appeals, the Board of Commissioners of Lawrence County, the governing bodies of the school district and each municipality in which the real estate is situate, and upon the property owner, if the appellant is not the property owner.
(c) The petition shall have attached a proposed preliminary order, which shall provide: (4) That within five (5) days from the date ofthe preliminary order, appellant shall serve a copy of the petition and the Prothonotary shall serve a copy of the preliminary order upon the Board of Assessment Appeals, the Board of Commissioners of Lawrence County, the governing bodies of the school district and each municipality in which the real estate is situate, and upon the property owner, if the appellant is not the property owner.
Page 39 | Real Estate Assessment and Tax Exemption Appeals
The appellant must serve a copy of the petition for allowance of appeal on the District Court Administrator.
(b) The petition for allowance of appeal shall be filed with the Prothonotary. The appellant shall serve a copy of the petition for allowance of appeal upon the District Court Administrator.
Page 39 | Real Estate Assessment and Tax Exemption Appeals
Proof of service of the preliminary order must be filed of record by the Prothonotary.
(e) The Prothonotary shall file of record a certificate or affidavit of service of the preliminary order stating to whom service was made and the method and date of service.
Page 39 | Real Estate Assessment and Tax Exemption Appeals
Proof of service of the petition must be filed of record.
(d) Appellant shall file of record a certificate of service stating to whom service of the petition was made and the method and date of service.
Page 39 | Real Estate Assessment and Tax Exemption Appeals
A certificate documenting service of preliminary objections on all opposing counsel and unrepresented parties is required.
All preliminary objections shall be accompanied by a certificate certifying that a true and correct copy of the preliminary objections has been properly served upon all opposing counsel and unrepresented parties. The certificate shall include the date and manner of service.
Page 47 | Rule L1028 PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS
The moving party must serve the face sheet of preliminary objections on the District Court Administrator.
Preliminary objections shall be filed with the Prothonotary, and the moving party shall serve a copy of the face sheet of the preliminary objections on the District Court Administrator.
Page 47 | Rule L1028 PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS
The moving party must serve the face sheet of a motion for summary judgment on the District Court Administrator.
Motions for summary judgment shall be filed with the Prothonotary, and the moving party shall serve a copy of the face sheet of the motion on the District Court Administrator.
Page 48 | Rule L1035.1 MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
A certificate documenting service of a motion for summary judgment on all opposing counsel and unrepresented parties is required.
All motions for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a certificate, certifying that a true and correct copy of the motion for summary judgment has been properly served upon all opposing counsel and unrepresented parties. The certificate shall include the date and manner of service.
Page 48 | Rule L1035.1 MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
A certificate documenting service of a motion for judgment on the pleadings on all opposing counsel and unrepresented parties is required.
All motions for judgment on the pleadings shall beaccompanied by a certificate certifying that a true and correct copy of the motion has been properly served upon all opposing counsel and unrepresented parties. The certificate shall include the date and manner of service.
Page 48 | Rule L1034 MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS
The moving party must serve the face sheet of a motion for judgment on the pleadings on the District Court Administrator.
Motions for judgment on the pleadings shall be filed with the Prothonotary, and the moving party shall serve a copy of the face sheet of the motion on the District Court Administrator.
Page 48 | Rule L1034 MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS
The Praecipe shall be in the form as prescribed by this Rule and include a certification that counsel for the moving party has provided reasonable advanced notice to all opposing counsel and unrepresented parties that the case is being scheduled for an arbitration.
The Praecipe shall be in the form as prescribed by this Rule and include a certification that counsel for the moving party has provided reasonable advanced notice to all opposing counsel and unrepresented parties that the case is being scheduled for an arbitration.
Page 50 | Rule L1303 — Arbitration—Notice
Plaintiff's counsel must serve the rule on the annuity issuer and file proof of service with the Prothonotary within 30 days after court approval of the contract.
Plaintiff's counsel shall serve a copy of this Rule upon the company issuing the annuity contract, and file proof of such service with the Prothonotary within 30 days following the court's approval of any such annuity contract.
Page 57 | Annuity Contracts
The Sheriff must serve a writ of execution naming the debtor's employer as garnishee in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 3108 or its replacement rules.
Service of a writ of execution naming a judgment debtor's employer as garnishee shall be made by the Sheriff in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 3108 or any Rules or Rules of Civil Procedure promulgated to replace Pa.R.C.P. 3108.
Page 58 | Rule L3103 — Commencement. Issuance
The petitioner must publish notice in two qualifying newspapers and give notice to any nonpetitioning parent whose child's name may be affected.
On the filing of the petition, the court will enter an order directing the petitioner to give notice of the filing of the petition and of the date set for a hearing on the petition. The notice must be published in two newspapers of general circulation in the county or a contiguous county, one of which may be the official paper for the publication of legal notices in the county, and must in addition be given to any nonpetitioning parent of a child whose name may be affected by the proceedings.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Procedure for Name Change
The petitioner must publish notice of the petition filing and hearing date in two newspapers of general circulation in the county; one may be the county’s official legal-notices paper.
The petitioner is directed to give notice of the filing of the petition and of the date of the hearing by publication in two newspapers of general circulation in this County, one of which may be the official paper for the publication of legal notices in this county.
Civil cases
Page 5 | ORDER
The notice of presentation is forwarded to opposing counsel by mail or fax with copies of the motion and proposed order.
Notice was effectuated by forwarding a copy of the motion and proposed order and written notice of presentation to opposing counsel, Attorney _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ,by mail or fax, on _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 20__
Page 24 | APPENDIX C — CERTIFICATE OF NOTICE
The parties must be provided written notice of the arbitration hearing at least 30 days in advance.
(c) The Chairperson shall fix the date, time and place of the arbitration hearing. The parties shall be provided not less than 30 days written notice of the hearing.
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If you believe your earnings should be exempt, you should do the following promptly: (1) Fill out the attached claim form for exemption and demand for a prompt hearing. (2) Deliver the form or mail it to the Sheriff of Lawrence County, Lawrence County Government Center, 430 Court Street, New Castle, Pennsylvania, 16101.
If you believe your earnings should be exempt, you should do the following promptly: (1) Fill out the attached claim form for exemption and demand for a prompt hearing. (2) Deliver the form or mail it to the Sheriff of Lawrence County, Lawrence County Government Center, 430 Court Street, New Castle, Pennsylvania, 16101.
Page 60 | Rule L3252
The Act does not specify how to serve the nonpetitioning parent; certified or registered mail is usually acceptable, and counsel should consult the local prothonotary for direction.
The Act does not specify the manner of service on the nonpetitioning parent. Although service by certified or registered mail is usually acceptable, counsel should consult with the local prothonotary for specific direction.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Procedure for Name Change
Filing Fees and Waivers
Unless the Commonwealth or a subdivision is liable for the cost, the party ordering a transcript must deposit half the estimated fee with the responsible court reporter before transcription begins.
Except where the Commonwealth or a sub-division is liable for the cost, the party ordering the transcript shall be required to deposit one-half of the estimated fee for the transcript with the responsible court reporter as a condition precedent to starting transcription.
Page 6 | Rule L5000.6 DEPOSIT OF PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT FEE
The party ordering a transcript must pay the balance within seven days of the completion notice unless the Commonwealth or one of its subdivisions is liable for the fee.
(b) Once the party ordering the transcript is notified of the transcript's completion, the party shall pay the balance due and owing within seven (7) days of the notice of completion, except where the Commonwealth or a sub-division thereof is liable for the fee.
Page 7 | Rule L5000.11 DELIVERY OF TRANSCRIPT; PAYMENT OF BALANCE
Any applicable filing fee must be paid in full when a pleading or other legal paper is delivered or presented, or the Prothonotary will not accept or time-stamp it.
The Prothonotary shall not accept for filing nor time-stamp any pleading or other legal paper unless the entire applicable filing fee, if any, is paid in full at the time the document is delivered or presented to the Prothonotary.
Page 12 | Rule L205.1 FILING OF LEGAL PAPERS
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
If counsel believes the issues' complexity requires argument beyond the rule's time limits, counsel must request separate scheduling of the argument, and the motion must then be presented under Rule L211(a)(2).
If counsel believes that the complexity of the issues presented requires argument in excess of the time limits set forth in this Rule, then counsel shall request that argument of the motion be scheduled separately, in which case the motion shall be presented in accordance with Rule L211 (a)(2).
Page 17 | Motion Presentation
Before presenting a discovery motion, moving counsel must confer by telephone or in person with opposing counsel and any unrepresented party about each disputed matter and certify that the issues remain unresolved.
Any motion relating to discovery must be accompanied by a certificate signed by counsel for the moving party certifying that counsel has conferred telephonically or in person with opposing counsel and any unrepresented party with respect to each matter set forth in the discovery motion and was unable to resolve the differences which exist.
Page 17 | (4) Discovery Motions
Correspondence, providing the motion, or lack of objection does not satisfy the required discovery-motion conference.
Merely attaching a copy of correspondence to opposing counsel requesting compliance to the discovery request or attempting to resolve the matter, or providing opposing counsel with a copy of the discovery motion or informing opposing counsel of the motion to be presented and opposing counsel not objecting to the motion does not comply with this Rule.
Page 17 | (4) Discovery Motions
If neither party timely requests argument, the moving party must request disposition on written briefs and provide the District Court Administrator a copy; the court then sets a briefing schedule and decides the motion on the briefs alone.
If neither party timely files a praecipe for argument, the moving party shall file a praecipe for disposition on written briefs alone and notify the court by providing a copy of the praecipe to the District Court Administrator. The praecipe shall be forwarded to the court, which shall then enter an order setting forth a briefing schedule and dispose of the motion solely upon written briefs.
Page 21 | Rule L211(b)(2)(iv)
Oral argument and the briefing schedule for a motion for post-trial relief must comply with Rule L211(b).
(e) Oral argument and a briefing schedule of the motion for post- trial relief shall be in accordance with Rule L211 (b).
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Unless an amended pleading is filed as of course under Pa.R.C.P. 1028(c)(1), oral argument and a briefing schedule for preliminary objections must be scheduled under Rule L211(b).
Unless an amended pleading is filed as of course under Pa.R.C.P. 1028(c)(1), oral argument and a briefing schedule shall be scheduled in accordance with Rule L211(b).
Page 47 | Rule L1028 PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS
Oral argument and a briefing schedule for a motion for summary judgment must be scheduled under Rule L211(b).
Oral argument of the motion and a briefing schedule shall be scheduled in accordance with the provisions of Rule L211 (b).
Page 48 | Rule L1035.1 MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
Oral argument and a briefing schedule for a motion for judgment on the pleadings must be scheduled under Rule L211(b).
Oral argument of the motion and a briefing schedule shall be scheduled in accordance with Rule L211 (b).
Page 48 | Rule L1034 MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS
If the non-moving party is unready or has not filed a brief when the case is called for argument, the moving party may proceed ex parte.
If the non-moving party is not ready to proceed or has not filed a brief, the moving party may proceed with the argument ex parte.
Page 21 | Rule L211(b)(4)
If the moving party is unready or has not filed a brief when the case is called for argument, the court may deny the requested relief as of course.
When a case is called for argument, if the moving party is not ready to proceed or has not filed a brief, the relief requested by the moving party may be denied as of course.
Page 21 | Rule L211(b)(4)
Before scheduled argument, the parties may stipulate to submit the motion on written briefs, provided they file a praecipe stating the argument date and time and give a copy to the District Court Administrator.
At any time prior to the scheduled argument, the parties, by stipulation, may file with the court a praecipe to submit resolution of the motion upon written briefs alone and provide a copy of the praecipe to the District Court Administrator. The praecipe shall state the date and time of the scheduled argument. The praecipe shall be forwarded to the court, which shall then cancel the scheduled argument and dispose of the motion solely upon written briefs.
Page 21 | Rule L211(b)(3)
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A contested or uncontested continuance motion must be presented to the Office of the District Court Administrator during normal business hours after written notice to all parties, except as otherwise provided for compulsory arbitration cases.
Except as otherwise provided in Rule L1304 regarding compulsory arbitration cases, any motion for continuance, whether contested or uncontested, shall be presented to the Office of the District Court Administrator during normal business hours following written notice to all parties.
Page 18 | (6) Continuances
To seek more time to complete discovery, a motion requesting the court's permission to enlarge the period must be filed.
or file a motion with the court for permission to enlarge the time period within which to complete discovery.
Page 29 | APPENDIX B
If a party is not ready, the arbitration hearing must proceed and the arbitrators must make an award unless the court orders a continuance or, with the specified notice and consent of all parties present, hears the matter itself.
(e) When the Board is convened for hearing, if one or more of the parties is not ready to proceed, the hearing shall be conducted, and the arbitrators shall make an award, unless the court: (1) orders a continuance; or (2) hears the matter if the notice of hearing contains the statement set forth in subdivision (d) of this Rule and all parties present consent.
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For cause shown, the Chair may grant one continuance without leave of court if the request is unopposed and made at least two business days before the scheduled arbitration.
(1) The Chair for cause shown without leave of court may grant one (1) continuance. Such a request to the Chair of the Board of Arbitrators must be unopposed and must be made at least two (2) business days before the scheduled arbitration date.
Page 52 | Rule L1304 ARBITRATION- WITNESSES
A contested continuance motion or one made within two business days of the scheduled arbitration hearing must be presented to the court for approval.
(2) Any motion for continuance which is contested or made within two (2) business days of the scheduled arbitration hearing must be presented to the court for approval.
Page 52 | Rule L1304 ARBITRATION- WITNESSES
Other continuance motions may be granted only for cause shown and upon payment of the arbitrators’ compensation by the moving party.
(3) All motions for continuance not subject to being granted by the Chair or being made within two (2) business days of the scheduled arbitration shall be granted only upon cause shown and only upon payment of the arbitrators' compensation by the moving party.
Page 52 | Rule L1304 ARBITRATION- WITNESSES
A party receiving a continuance must notify all other parties and arbitrators, reschedule the hearing within 30 days, and notify them of the new date; noncompliance may result in sanctions.
(d) Any moving party receiving a continuance of an arbitration hearing is responsible for notifying all other parties and arbitrators of the continuance and, further, responsible for rescheduling the arbitration hearing within 30 days of receiving the continuance. The moving party shall notify all parties and the arbitrators of the continuance and the rescheduled arbitration date. Failure of the moving party to comply with this Rule may result in the imposition of sanctions.
Page 52 | Rule L1304 ARBITRATION- WITNESSES
The court may enlarge or reopen the discovery and dispositive-motion period on any party’s motion for cause shown.
The Court may enlarge or reopen the time period within which to complete discovery and/or dispositive motions upon motion of any party for cause shown.
Page 27 | Rule L212.1(b)(5)
Chambers Communication Rules
An eligible arbitrator must immediately report changes in practice status or attorney associations to the Prothonotary.
Upon any change in practice status or association with any other attorney or attorneys, the attorney shall immediately report such change to the Prothonotary, who will not the change on the roster of eligible arbitrators in accordance with the information submitted.
Page 49 | Rule L1302(b) — List of Arbitrators Appointed; Arbitrators' Compensation
An attorney who declines an arbitrator appointment must notify the Prothonotary in writing.
Any attorney who declines to serve as an arbitrator shall so notify the Prothonotary in writing.
Page 49 | Rule L1302(b) — List of Arbitrators Appointed; Arbitrators' Compensation
When all counsel are from outside Lawrence County and wish to take a deposition at the Government Center, they must coordinate its date, place, and time with the District Court Administrator.
If all counsel are from outside Lawrence County and counsel wish to take any deposition in the Lawrence County Government Center, the date, place and time of the deposition shall be coordinated with the District Court Administrator.
Page 63 | DEPOSITIONS AND DISCOVERY
Contact the Court’s office for information about accessibility and accommodations, and make all arrangements at least 72 hours before a hearing or other business before the Court.
For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the Court, please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the Court.
Page 4 | Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Counsel should consult the local prothonotary for directions on serving the nonpetitioning parent.
Although service by certified or registered mail is usually acceptable, counsel should consult with the local prothonotary for specific direction.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Procedure for Name Change
Counsel are encouraged to check with the Office of the District Court Administrator about whether motion court will convene at the selected date and time.
Counsel are encouraged to check with the Office of the District Court Administrator to ensure that motion court will convene on the date and time which counsel has selected to present any matter requiring court review and action.
Page 16 | Rule L211